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Thailand

Thailand’s <em>foi thong</em> features longer strands than the Portuguese dessert that inspired it.

Make Thailand’s Golden Threads Dessert

A recipe from the countess who ran the royal kitchens of Siam.

Andrew Coletti June 6, 2025

The historic Japanese village of Ayutthaya, where Guyomar grew up, displays a wax figure and portrait of Guyomar in the royal kitchens.

The Tragic and Inspiring Story of the ‘Queen of Thai Desserts’

From countess to political prisoner to palace chef, Maria Guyomar de Pinha lived a life fit for the screen.

Andrew Coletti June 6, 2025

In preparing some Thai dishes, the candle known as <em>tian op</em> is key.

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The Magic of Thailand’s Culinary Candle

The fragrant smoke of tian op perfumes royal Thai desserts.

Andrew Coletti June 6, 2025

Bangkok, Thailand

Haoma

An on-site urban farm and fish pond supply some of the produce for this upscale restaurant.

Los Angeles, California

Wat Thai Temple Food Market

Every weekend, the parking lot of this Buddhist temple turns into a Thai street-food paradise.

Somerville, Massachusetts

Reliable Market

Eat first, shop later at this eatery within an Asian grocer.

The duck larb.

Los Angeles, California

Kim Thai Food

Find regional specialties from the Thai-Laotian border inside in a North Hollywood swap meet's food court.

Koh Kret, Thailand

Chit Beer

On a river island north of Bangkok, a small bar helped lead a home-brewing rebellion.

Large ‘platium’ Gar on display near one of the market’s entrances. A rare mutation causes this pure white coloration.

This Obscure Bangkok Market is Home to a Million-Dollar Collection of Tropical Fish

In the market for rare aquarium fish? Head to Thailand.

Mike Tuccinardi December 1, 2016